Jones Act Lawyers | What is the Jones Act & Maritime Law?
The Jones Act, first enacted in 1920,amended and reviewed many times since, recognizes the dangers posed by maritime work by offering avenues for compensation for an injured seaman larger than under regular worker’s compensation law. After a seaman receives an injury at sea due to any slight negligence by the employer, the worker is eligible under the Jones Act & Maritime Law for retribution of damages including but not limited to, past and future lost wages, past and future medical expenses, and vocational and occupational retraining.
In addition to compensation under the Jones Act, a maritime worker, offshore worker or seaman might also have claims under general maritime law against third party contractors, the owner of the vessel if the vessel is shown to be unseaworthy, and against the employer for failure to provide adequate medical care after the injury.
Any maritime worker who has been injured on the job has a potential maritime claim and needs to retain the services of a qualified Jones Act attorney. Because the Jones Act and Maritime laws involve unique legal complexities, a specialized maritime Jones Act lawyer, who possesses the necessary knowledge and skills set to aggressively pursue these claims, is imperative for a successful retribution.
The lawyers at the Burwell Nebout Law Firm provide experienced representation for maritime workers to successfully navigate a Jones Act case for full and just compensation.
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